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Vocabulary Unit4
Vocabulary Unit4
Vocabulary Unit4
These exercises introduce learners to verbs, (the correct collocation is encounter), but dull
nouns and adjectives connected with travel and dreary both collocate with trip (with a slight
and adventure. Exercise 1 gives practice in difference in meaning).
pronouncing multi-syllable words connected to
the topic with correct stress patterns. Exercises
2 & 3 help learners think about the differences
EXTENSION ACTIVITY (20 MINS)
between words with similar meanings. For additional practice in using vocabulary
connected with travel and adventure, have
Exercise 1 learners discuss the following questions in pairs
Introduce the topic by eliciting whether learners have or small groups:
had any interesting travel experiences. Point out 1. What is the most important journey you have been
that the recordings are sample responses to typical on?
questions about travel experiences in the IELTS 2. Why did you feel it was valuable?
Speaking test. Have them listen to the recordings and
3. How do you prepare for a long journey?
then check answers before moving on to the second
part of the question. Have learners read the Exam tip 4. What sorts of problems have you encountered
box at the bottom of page 19 before listening again and when you have been away from home on a trip or
identifying the stressed syllable. Practise saying each holiday?
word several times to reinforce the correct stress. 5. How did you overcome these problems?